Arthur's Pass and TranzAlpine Train Day Tour from Christchurch
Enjoy a Sightseeing tour to Arthur’s Pass through the spectacular scenery of the Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps. Journey on one of the world’s greatest train journeys, lunch in an Alpine Village nestled in the heart of the Southern Alps. Visit a high country sheep farm for a farm tour and afternoon tea, you might even be allowed to have a go at shearing a sheep.
Options
Arthurs Pass No Lunch
Arthur's Pass Day Tour including Tranzalpine Train & Farm Tour Does not include Lunch
Pickup included
What's included in Arthur's Pass and TranzAlpine Train Day Tour from Christchurch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Canterbury Region
Following a morning pickup by air-conditioned coach from your Christchurch hotel, transfer to the Christchurch Railway Station where you will board the TranzAlpine train. This has been rated as one of the top 10 train journeys in the world.
TranzAlpine Train
We invite you to join us on a tour of discovery, featuring spectacular scenery. From Christchurch board the world famous TranzAlpine train through to Arthurs Pass
Otira Viaduct Lookout
before viewing and driving down the 440 meter long Otira Viaduct a major NZ engineering project - the viaduct is one the most earthquake prone regions in New Zealand and it has been designed to withstand seismic forces 40 percent higher than the usual maximum for such structures. In the late summer months the bright flowers of red rata (metrosideros umbellata) add to the beauty of the Otira Gorge. This tree is not found on the eastern side of the Southern Alps but blooms only in the moist western valleys, you will also encounter the NZ Kea rated as one of the most intelligent birds in the world they have very inquisitive natures and found in most South Island alpine environments.
Inclusions
- Tranz Alpine train journey Christchurch to Arthurs Pass one-way
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Afternoon tea
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch (if option chosen)
- Gratuities
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Tour may operate in reverse - so Tranzalpine train from Arthur's Pass to Christchurch
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pickup from most Hotels, Motels & Backpackers in Christchurch City Center Some Air BnBs if central city
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Ticket Redemption
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
